Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Strong Iris M550-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Darkest Grape (2069-30), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Darkest Grape is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.20 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Darkest Grape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 13.09Behr is 12
- Hex
- #5C5A7C#5E5F7E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Darkest Grape reads slightly darker than Strong Iris in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Darkest Grape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Violet 1427ΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
- Bistro Blue 1421ΔE 6.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Blue Gaspe 1435ΔE 6.05 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.